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  • Fiscal Year 2023-25 Overview of the City Budget Process City of Oakland

    Oakland, CA
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    The City of Oakland's fiscal year 2023-25 budget overview describes the city's biannual budget process, which runs from January to June and must result in a balanced budget by June 30. Oakland's total annual budget is approximately $1.7 billion, comprising 62 percent Restricted Funds (grants and voter-approved bonds designated for specific purposes) and 38 percent General Purpose Funds (primarily tax-supported and flexible). Revenue sources include taxes (51 percent), service charges, fines, licenses, and permits (15 percent), bonds and other sources (14 percent), transfers (12 percent), and grants and subsidies (8 percent). The largest departmental allocations are Non-Departmental (23.9 percent), Police Department (21.2 percent), Fire Department (11.5 percent), Oakland Public Works (10.3 percent), and Human Services (7 percent). Property taxes contribute less than 26 cents per dollar to the city, with the remaining amount distributed to other government agencies including Alameda County, Oakland Unified School District, AC Transit, and others.

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  • FOLLOWING THE MONEY: Understanding Los Angeles County’s Finances and Impacting

    Los Angeles, CA
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    This 2012 curriculum document from Advancement Project, supported by the California Community Foundation, is designed to help advocates understand and analyze Los Angeles County's budget and finances to advance equity in public spending. The material addresses what the organization identifies as significant discrepancies between public fund allocation and the needs of low-income communities and communities of color, with the goal of increasing transparency, accountability, and equitable use of public dollars. The curriculum is structured in five parts covering financial documents, fiscal research, the budgeting process, budget analysis, and power analysis, drawing on Advancement Project's experience winning increased funding for schools and other critical programs through public finance analysis.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Pottstown, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related resources and Commonwealth budget documents spanning fiscal years 2008–2009 through 2024–2025. Specific budgets signed by Governor Wolf include the 2020–21 Commonwealth Budget (signed November 23, 2020), the 2024–25 Commonwealth Budget, the 2018–19 Commonwealth Budget (signed June 22, 2018), and the 2019–20 Commonwealth Budget (signed June 28, 2015). One identified program allocation is Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts at $87.6 million for pre-kindergarten in the 2008–09 budget, which represented a $12.6 million increase. The 2017–18 Commonwealth Budget became law July 7, 2017 without the Governor's signature, followed by Governor Wolf signing companion implementation legislation on October 30, 2017.

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  • 2020-21 ANNUAL REPORT | 1 Creating Opportunities

    State College, PA
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    The State College Area School District Education Foundation's 2020-21 annual report documents nearly $900,000 in donor contributions that supported students and families during the pandemic year. Key investments included technology and classroom enhancements for remote and in-person learning, mental health support programs through a partnership with Penn State's Herr Clinic, financial assistance for families in need, and professional development focused on student well-being. The Foundation distributed grants through its Mardi McDonough Fund to support innovative teacher-led projects and programs across all grade levels in the district.

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  • Greenville Borough & Hem Greenville Borough & Hem Greenville Borough & Hem

    Greenville, SC
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    This 352-page Joint Comprehensive Plan prepared by Mackin Engineering Company and Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson outlines coordinated development objectives for Greenville Borough and Hempfield Township as of 2004. The plan was funded in part by a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program (LUPTAP) grant. An advisory committee composed of representatives from both municipalities' councils and planning commissions, along with officials from the Greenville Area School Board, UPMC Horizon Hospital, Thiel College, and local economic development and preservation organizations, guided the plan's development.

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  • 2022 KENTUCKY BLACK FARMERS CONFERENCE March 4-6th, 2022 Lexington, KY

    Lexington, KY
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    The 2022 Kentucky Black Farmers Conference was held March 4-6, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky, bringing together Black farmers, state agricultural officials, and farming organizations for networking and educational sessions. The three-day event featured keynote speakers including Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles and Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman, along with concurrent breakout sessions covering topics such as agricultural policy, grants and funding, farm-to-school programs, fruit and vegetable production, meat processing, hemp cultivation, and marketing programs. The conference included networking opportunities, an exhibitors hall, and regional agricultural equity conversations designed to assess resources, strengths, and barriers facing Black farmers in Kentucky.

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  • Annual Report To Prepare Students for Lifelong Success

    State College, PA
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    The State College Area School District's 2020-2021 annual report outlines the district's mission to prepare students for lifelong success through excellence in education, serving approximately 6,800 students across eight elementary schools, two middle schools, a high school, and an alternative program. The district emphasizes four core pillars: Culture of Trust, Relationships and Collaboration; Responsive Teaching and Learning; High Expectations for All; and a Welcoming, Safe and Inclusive Climate for Learning and Work. Key highlights include the district's recognition for STEM programs, diverse course offerings including AP and International Baccalaureate classes, consistent Best Communities for Music Education Awards over the past decade, and strong student achievements such as U.S. Presidential Scholars and National Merit Scholarship finalists.

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